Granholm is scheduled to speak from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. the second day of the two-day conference.

Travel Michigans budget has been depleted during the last three years, said James Peckrul, executive director of the Midland County Convention and Visitors Bureau. He said hed like to ask Granholm what she plans for the future. Money for Michigan tourism  the states No. 2 industry behind manufacturing  has lagged behind appropriations by other Great Lakes states, he said.

"Why are we not taking a more positive attitude compared with the budgets of other Great Lakes states around us in order to maintain and increase the amount of business that we do?" he wants to know. "Instead of taking positive steps, weve gone backward."

The conference includes a Michigan Travel Commission meeting that could shed light on the states direction for the future, Peckrul said. Other sessions are aimed at helping CVB directors, hotel operators and operators of Michigan attractions to promote tourism and build business.